Readers young and old are being challenged to spend six minutes reading on Wednesday (May 11). It is part of Keep the Heid and Read campaign, a Scotland-wide reading initiative led by The Scottish Library and Information Council. The campaign aims to inspire and encourage people to read every day to boost their mental health… Read more »Read more
The search is on for a new Youth Convener to champion the cause of young people in the Highlands. The Highland Youth Convener is a sounding board for youth issues in the Highlands and has a direct line into policy makers and decision takers. The Youth Convener is a unique role in that the post… Read more »Read more
An exhibition by artist Susie Reade comes to the Thurso Gallery this weekend (April 30). The artist has created new work illustrating the extraordinary story of her mother, Lavinia Ponsonby, who went on an Arctic convoy during World War Two. It was a journey which took the 24-year-old from Loch Ewe near Ullapool to Moscow… Read more »Read more
The Scottish Youth Parliament has voted Inverness and Nairn member Mollie McGoran as its new Vice-Chair. Mollie, 19, from Alness, is an experienced MSYP, now entering her third year, and has been involved in youth forum work locally and with the Highland Youth Parliament. The University of Dundee student said: “I am absolutely delighted to… Read more »Read more
A new website from Spirit of the Highlands and Islands, filled with stories from across the region, is now available to visit. Spirit: Stories is an online archive of tales submitted to the Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project from people who live, work and travel in the region. It is part of a… Read more »Read more
A new wildflower meadow along the Wick River has been created by community volunteers. With native wildflower plants and seeds donated by High Life Highland, the 41 volunteers hope to enhance the area for wildlife. East Caithness Countryside Ranger Roz Summers said: “It takes hard work to create sometime special and the good people of… Read more »Read more
A new strength and conditioning suite will be opening at Invergordon Leisure Centre next week. The new High Life Highland facility, which boasts rigs and racks to suit athletes and gym-goers alike, will be open to members for inductions on April 28. Installation of the new BLK Box equipment will take place from April 23-27…. Read more »Read more
A new strength and conditioning suite will be opening at Lochaber Leisure Centre next week. The new High Life Highland facility, which boasts rigs and racks to suit athletes and gym-goers alike, will be open to customers for inductions on Monday, April 25. Installation of the new BLK Box equipment will take place through to… Read more »Read more
Stories of healthcare in the Highlands are the focus of Inverness Museum and Art Gallery’s new exhibition. Health, Wealth, and Happiness explores the history of health and wellbeing in the Highlands, from traditional treatments and cutting-edge technologies to the Covid-19 pandemic. Inverness Museum curator Kari Moodie said: “We’re delighted to shine a spotlight on this… Read more »Read more
New hoarding is set to go up around Inverness Castle this week ahead of work beginning on its transformation into a visitor attraction. Work on the new site boundaries is due to start on Friday (April 15) with fencing securing the site expected to be completed over the next five days. Initial hoarding will be… Read more »Read more
